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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:BPAR3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.12 Max: 1.35
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BCO Estado do Para was 1.35. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.12.
BSP:BPAR3's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.58
vs BSP:BPAR3: 1.35
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
BCO Estado do Para Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BCO Estado do Para Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BCO Estado do Para Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
BCO Estado do Para Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BCO Estado do Para (BSP:BPAR3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BCO Estado do Para and its competitors. This is 1025% above median its historical median of 0.12.
Is BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity too high?
BCO Estado do Para's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 is 1025% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. BCO Estado do Para's value of 1.35 is 132.8% above this industry median. Overall, BCO Estado do Para has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
BCO Estado do Para's Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. BCO Estado do Para's value of 1.35 is 132.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.58, BCO Estado do Para has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.58, based on 1,411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BCO Estado do Para's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 is 132.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BCO Estado do Para and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCO Estado do Para's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35, which is 1025% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCO Estado do Para stock overvalued right now?
BCO Estado do Para (BSP:BPAR3) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.35. The stock's GF Value™ is R$198.84, compared to a current price of R$180.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35, which is 1025% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 132.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.58. BCO Estado do Para's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BCO Estado do Para (BSP:BPAR3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is BCO Estado do Para (BSP:BPAR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCO Estado do Para stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$180.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$198.84.
Key valuation signals for BSP:BPAR3:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.35 (1025% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: R$198.84 vs. price of R$180.00 (9.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:BPAR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BCO Estado do Para SA a multiple service bank operating in the areas of commercial banking, real estate loans, as well as financing and investments in the state of Para. It provides services like payment management, internet banking and benefit card.
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